Quality Engineer, Cell Manufacturing

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a Quality Engineer for Cell Engineering tolead quality assurance activities towards ensuring products meet the higheststandards of product quality and reliability. The ideal candidate will have aproven track record of successfully transitioning new product designs fromconcept into production while maintaining the highest standards of quality andefficiency. The battery cell is one of the most complex and challengingcomponents designed and manufactured at Tesla. This is an exciting opportunityto contribute to Tesla’s world-class manufacturing facilities. Tesla is ademanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on a criticalsubsystem of an incredibly exciting product.

The ideal candidate first and foremast should have apositive, can-do attitude, takes pride in their hands-on work, analyticalability, organizational skills, and attention to detail. They appreciate anenvironment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded and whereindividuals carry tremendous responsibility. They look forward to learning anincredible amount on the job and stepping up to lead whenever required.

What You’ll Do

• Work collaboratively with Product Design, EquipmentEngineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Controls, Production, Maintenance,Controls, and other cross functional teams as the cell quality expert to ensureproduction lines are designed and operated to produce high quality andperformance cells
• Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques todrive continuous improvement to manufacturing processes
• Lead identification, root cause analysis, and resolutionusing 8D methodology and other structured problem-solving tools to resolvemanufacturing quality issues
• Track quality performance metrics, prioritize top issues,and drive continuous improvement activities with cross-functional team
• Lead FMEA activities to ensure design and manufacturingissues are identified and risks are mitigated
• Collaborate cross functionally and with NPI to initiate andimplement product, process, equipment, and other relevant changes to improvemanufacturability and field performance via Process Change Approval (PCA)
• Drive cross-functional projects with manufacturing, supplychain, production quality, and research teams to test existing and determinenew product specifications and tolerances
• Develop product/process control plans, inspection standards,testing plans and instructions, work instructions and manufacturing validationplans to ensure manufacturing capability and product reliability
• Manage non-conforming cell process flows via containmentsand evaluate suspect materials while working closely with internal and externalteams to identify disposition and resolve root cause

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering or a relatedfield, with a proven track record of success in leading quality assuranceefforts
• Specific training and demonstrated success in applyingstructured problem-solving tools (8D, DMAIC, 5Why, Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagram,Measurement System Analysis, Process Capability Analysis, DoE, etc.)
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills (Tableau, JMP,Minitab, etc.)
• Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing ishighly desired
• Experience transitioning products from prototype toproduction
• Experience introducing new equipment and new processes intoa production environment
• Experience with broad variety of measurement and inspectiontechniques
• Knowledge of data analysis languages (SQL, Python, R,MATLAB, etc.)

Compensation and Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.